Dr. Cary Jenson, LCSW

Dr. Cary Jenson is an LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience who helps people through hard emotional moments. He focuses on depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Cary frames work around the person in front of him and aims to create a calm, respectful space for conversation.

He spent time as an associate professor of social work at the University of Maine, which informs his practical, skills-oriented approach. He blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions tend to focus on small, manageable steps people can use between meetings.

Cary often supports people facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, cancer and hospice concerns, and the emotional strains that come with divorce, separation, or family conflict. He also addresses topics like abandonment, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. The emphasis is on clear, usable strategies rather than technical jargon.

People working with him can expect a steady, collaborative pace aimed at building resilience and finding meaning after loss or major change. He encourages practical coping skills alongside space to process grief, anger, or uncertainty. The intention is to help people move toward more manageable days.

For those in Maine who prefer English conversations, Cary combines long experience with a straightforward, person-focused style. To begin, readers are asked to use the site Start Therapy process so they can be matched and scheduled.

How Cary’s approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and shapes goals around their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to test methods and adjust based on their goals and preferences. That means trying different techniques and choosing what feels most helpful for the individual's situation.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm the session options before booking. In general, online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use exercises and worksheets between meetings to practice CBT skills and track progress over time.